Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

﻿Training﻿

Youth Mobility AllowanceIf you live regionally there is the possibility of tapping into the Indigenous Youth Mobility Program which gives you the chance to relocate to Cairns, Toowoomba, Townsville and Rockhampton to access training and employment opportunities. More information: Indigenous Programs Manager 07 3396 3965

What Education Support is Offered? Training providers offer a wide range of support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Do some research to find the right provider for you. Support varies from institute to institute. It but could include culturally appropriate tutors and mentors, information and assistance with job search, ABSTUDY, career information, course information and referrals to other organisations.

Indigenous Training Strategy Keep an eye out in your local paper or if you are linked with an employment agency talk to them about courses coming soon to your region under the Indigenous Training Strategy. This program is all about providing training that will lead to long term employment opportunities.

﻿Apprenticeships and Traineeships﻿

Youth Mobility Program If you live regionally there is the possibility of tapping into the Indigenous Youth Mobility Program which gives you the chance to relocate to Cairns, Toowoomba, Townsville and Rockhampton to access training and employment opportunities. More information: Indigenous Programs Manager 07 3396 3965

ABSTUDY Financial Assistance This is an allowance that you could received through the Department of Human Services to help you financially stay in your apprenticeship or traineeship. Visit Website

Indigenous Wage Subsidy This is an incentive for your employer for taking you on as an apprentice, called the Indigenous Wage Subsidy. Want to know more? call the Indigenous Employment Line on 1802 102

﻿University﻿

﻿What Education Support is offered?﻿ Every university has a unit specifically for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. They can help in so many ways to make sure your time at university is rewarding and you reach your goals. They can help you with all the processes involved in gaining a place in university, your study, personal and cultural support, help you apply for scholarships and link you with a mentor.

﻿What Scholarships are available? ﻿Universities value a diverse campus and have an interest to encourage prospective Indigenous students. Most universities have scholarships that you can apply for to help you financially – check it out on your chosen university website.

﻿Employment﻿

﻿Youth Mobility Program ﻿ If you live regionally there is the possibility of tapping into the Indigenous Youth Mobility Program which gives you the chance to relocate to Cairns, Toowoomba, Townsville and Rockhampton to access training and employment opportunities. More information: Indigenous Programs Manager 07 3396 3965